John Vesely
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John Vesely is the lead singer of the acoustic band Seconhand Serenade. He released his debut album Awake and has sold more than 15,000 copies.
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[edit] About
Acoustic Rock, John Vesely, is a one-man plan by singer and songwriter John Vesely. He was raised in San Francisco with his father who was a jazz musician. He was a freelance artist, playing for other bands interchanging from acoustic guitar to bass to composing music. Vesely says that his songs are meant to be serenaded to his wife, Breanna Russell, the audience are only hearing it second hand ergo the name, Secondhand Serenade.
In 2005, Vesely released his debut album, Awake. He sold the album using iTunes and MySpace. Glassnote Records took notice of the talented singer and signed him in re-releasing it in 2007. The following year, Secondhand Serenade issued his follow-up album, A Twist in My Story.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | A Twist in My Story | Certified Platinum "Fall For You" |
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| Year | Album | U.S. Chart | U.S. Indie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Awake | 164 | 19 |
| 2008 | A Twist in My Story | 44 | 6 |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 January 10, 2007 Glassnote |
 February 19, 2008 Glassnote Records |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Vulnerable" | Butch Walker | Awake |
| 2008 | "Fall for You" | Butch Walker | A Twist in My Story |
| "Your Call" | Butch Walker | A Twist in My Story |
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[edit] Trivia
- John is the son of a professional jazz musician father.
- He began serenading his wife, and eventually, he recorded his songs and created the band.
[edit] Reviews
- John_Vesely shows the worth of simplicity. The lyrics of his songs are strong enough to hold the foundation of his songs. His guitar rhythm is smooth and flawlessly beautiful. --ericgo 07:00, 27 April 2009 (PST)
